March 2016 Global Defense Security news industry

March 2016 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News

Ukraine received the fist batch of new mortars "Molot" 50903164

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 17:36

Ukraine received the fist batch of new mortars "Molot"

UKROBORONPROM JSC "Zavod Mayak" delivered the first batch of 120 mortars "Molot", caliber M120-15, to Ukrainian military for the needs of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

Australian DoD extends contract with Unisys to provide IT support services 50903163

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 16:59

Australian DoD extends contract with Unisys to provide IT support services

Unisys Corporation announced on wednesday March 9, that its Australian subsidiary has signed a two-year contract extension, estimated to be worth approximately AUD$74 million (US$54 million), with the Australian Department of Defence to provide IT support for 100,000 end users at approximately 450 Defence locations across Australia.

Airbus Defence and Space will operate German military satellite system for the next 7 years 50903162

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 15:50

Airbus Defence and Space will operate German military satellite system for the next 7 years

The contract worth 145M€ has been signed with the German Armed Forces procurement agency (BAAINBw) to operate the COMSATBw satellites, their teleport and associated networks

US DoD awards Drone Aviation a 780,000 $ contratct for WASP Tactical Aerostat System 50903161

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 14:26

US DoD awards Drone Aviation a 780,000 $ contratct for WASP Tactical Aerostat System

Drone Aviation Holding Corp., a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, today announced that it has been awarded a multiple unit contract from the Department of Defense ("DoD") for its Winch Aerostat Small Platform ("WASP") tactical aerostat system.

Taiwan to allocate $175 million for weapons systems research and development this year 30903163

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 11:20

Taiwan to allocate $175 million for weapons systems research and development this year

Taiwan will allocate NT$5.76 billion (US$175 million) this year for research and development into home-grown weapon systems, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday. The amount is 211 percent higher than last year's R&D budget, the MND said in a report on its plans for 2016 submitted to the Legislative Yuan's Foreign and National Defense Committee.

Ras Al Khaimah Police of United Arab Emirates takes delivery of Spartan and Predator armoured 10903163

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 10:44

Ras Al Khaimah Police of United Arab Emirates takes delivery of Spartan and Predator armoured

The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Police of United Arab Emirates has take delivery of new Spartan armoured and Predator riot control vehicles from the Company Streit Group. Major-General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of the RAK Police, said the new vehicles are locally made as part of strategic partnership with specialised companies and factories.

The alert level in the Algerian Army reached the Defense Emergency amid recent Tunisian attack 30903162

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 10:10

The alert level in the Algerian Army reached the Defense Emergency amid recent Tunisian attack

The alert level in the Algerian armed forces has been increased to a military emergency following the recent attack in the Tunisian city of Ben Gardane near the border with Libya, which killed 18 people, the Al Mayadeen satellite television channel reported.

Russian Western Military District to receive 5 Orlan-10 UAVs TASS 30903161

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 08:41

Russian Western Military District to receive 5 Orlan-10 UAVs

The Western Military District`s (WMD) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) squadrons deployed at the Sakhalin Region have received five Orlan-10 multirole UAVs, according to the chief of the WMD`s Press Department, Colonel Alexander Gordeev.

Five regiments of Russia's Strategic Missile Force will receive 20 Yars RS-24 ICBM missile TASS 10903161

: Posted On Wednesday, 09 March 2016 08:40

Five regiments of Russia's Strategic Missile Force will receive 20 Yars RS-24 ICBM missile

Five regiments of Russia’s Strategic Missile Force will receive 20 RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in 2016, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office said on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. The Yars RS-24 Is a Russian-made mobile nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile which can be mounted on truck carrier or deployed in silos.

Two Pantsir-S air defense missile systems to be supplied to the Moscow region's military 30803163

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 March 2016 16:43

Two Pantsir-S air defense missile systems to be supplied to the Moscow region's military

Two anti-aircraft artillery weapon systems Pantsir-S (NATO reporting name SA-22 Greyhound) were supplied to the Moscow region’s military, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

U.S and South Korea begin annual large-scale exercises 50803164

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 March 2016 14:11

U.S and South Korea begin annual large-scale exercises

U.S. and South Korean troops began on monday March 7, their annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle exercises, which Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said are conducted to maintain South Korea’s preparedness.

Iran armed forces test-fired several ballistic missiles from silos as a part of military exercises 10803163

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 March 2016 12:38

Iran armed forces test-fired several ballistic missiles from silos as a part of military exercises

The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, began the final stage of 'Might of Velayat' missile drills in different parts of the country by firing ballistic missiles from silos. The drills were started this morning and were attended by IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari and IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

Tata Motors and General Dynamics will develop the future Infantry Combat Vehicle for Indian army 10803162

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 March 2016 10:57

Tata Motors and General Dynamics will develop the future Infantry Combat Vehicle for Indian army

Tata Motors Ltd. along with Bharat Forge Ltd. and the US-based General Dynamics Land Systems will develop the future infantry combat vehicle (FICV) for the Indian armed forces, the company said on Monday, March 7, 2016.

UAE-made radar system to be tested in July 50803161

: Posted On Tuesday, 08 March 2016 09:49

UAE-made radar system to be tested in July

According to Khaleej Times, an Abu Dhabi-based company Emirates Technology Innovation Centre said that it has locally conceived and developed a radar system that can detect hostile aircraft and missiles and planning a test in July.

Finmeccanica introduces D-BOX technology systems for mine clearance 50703161

: Posted On Monday, 07 March 2016 10:38

Finmeccanica introduces D-BOX technology systems for mine clearance

D-BOX, a set of services, systems and sensors that makes mine clearance operations safer and more efficient has been introduced by Finmeccanica in Naples. Finmeccanica is responsible for the technological innovation component of the solution that has been developed in the frame of a European Commission project.

Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria will unveil first prototype of armoured personnel carrier 10703162

: Posted On Monday, 07 March 2016 10:27

Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria will unveil first prototype of armoured personnel carrier

Director General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Major General Bamidele Ogunkale has disclosed that the corporation will unveil its first prototype of the armourd personnel carrier (APC) in September.

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK inaugurates new Armoured Fighting Vehicle facility for AJAX 10703161

: Posted On Monday, 07 March 2016 09:04

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK inaugurates new Armoured Fighting Vehicle facility for AJAX

General Dynamics Land Systems-UK today inaugurated its new Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) facility at Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. The facility, which will undergo significant refurbishment through 2016 and be fully operational in 2017, will support the delivery of AJAX vehicles to the British Army.

Indonesia thinks to the possibility to purchase Chinese-made AF902 FCS/35 air defense system 10603163

: Posted On Sunday, 06 March 2016 15:17

Indonesia thinks to the possibility to purchase Chinese-made AF902 FCS/35 air defense system

Indonesia thinks to the possibility to purchase air defense system from China, a senior defense official said. According to Air Vice Marshal M. Syaugi, the director general of defense planning at Indonesia’s defense ministry, the country is currently evaluating the purchase of the Chinese-made AF902 Radar/Twin 35 mm AA Gun/PL-9C Missile Integrated Air Defense System (AF902 FCS/35) to bolster its aerial defense capabilities.

Iran to continue local production of Russian anti-tank missiles 9M11 and 9M113 TASS 10603161

: Posted On Sunday, 06 March 2016 12:17

Iran to continue local production of Russian anti-tank missiles 9M11 and 9M113

Iran was continuing the production of Russian anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) 9M113 Konkurs (NATO designation AT-5 Spandrel and 9M111 (AT-4 Spigot) as of late 2015, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute`s (SIPRI) arms transfer database.

Russia's 1st Engineer Brigade received first Uran-14 fire-extinguishing robotic systems

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 14:03

Russia's 1st Engineer Brigade received first Uran-14 fire-extinguishing robotic systems

The first Uran-14 fire-extinguishing robotic systems have started to arrive for the 1st Engineer Brigade based in Murom in central Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry’s press office said on Friday. The 1st Engineer Brigade will also receive Uran-6 mine-clearing robotic systems in 2016, the press office added.

China plans to increase military spending by 7-8% in 2016

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 13:41

China plans to increase military spending by 7-8% in 2016

A spokesperson of the national legislature talked on Friday about what could be China's slowest military budget increase for six years, as the world's second largest economy feels the chill amid rising headwinds. Fu Ying, spokesperson for the National People's Congress annual session, said military spending is budgeted to grow by around 7 to 8 percent in 2016.

South Korea & U.S. launch formal talks on deployement of THAAD air defense system

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 11:53

South Korea & U.S. launch formal talks on deployement of THAAD air defense system

South Korea and the United States officially launched a joint working group Friday to discuss the idea of deploying an advanced missile defense shield in the Northeast Asian country, the Defense Ministry here said. The joint group is scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting later in the day at the Ministry of National Defense.

Alcoa to develop innovative lightweight solutions for US Army's ground combat vehicles

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 11:30

Alcoa to develop innovative lightweight solutions for US Army's ground combat vehicles

Lightweight metals leader Alcoa has been awarded a five-year contract from the U.S. Army worth up to $50 million for R&D projects focused on developing innovative, lightweighting solutions for ground combat vehicles, the US-based company announced on March 3rd, 2016.

Israel takes delivery of first David's Sling missile defense systems

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 11:15

Israel takes delivery of first David's Sling missile defense systems

The Israeli Air Force began receiving and installing parts of the David's Sling missile defense system, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. The Israeli Defense Ministry started transferring components of the aerial protection system after it had been examined several times by Israeli and U.S. missile agencies and deemed operational in late December 2015.

General Dynamics to produce gun barrels for US Army's XM17 handgun program

: Posted On Friday, 04 March 2016 11:12

General Dynamics to produce gun barrels for US Army's XM17 handgun program

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has been awarded a multiyear contract by Smith & Wesson to produce hammer forged, military grade gun barrels. The barrels produced under this contract will be used in Smith & Wesson’s M&P pistol, which is being offered for the U.S. Army’s XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition.

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